Legislation

Click here for a list of all current Bills being considered by the Parliament (link to the Australian Parliament Web Page).

As an Independent Member of Parliament, every vote for me is a conscience vote in relation to the views of the Electorate I represent.  I welcome and encourage any comments in relation to any Bills so that I can effectively represent the views of my constituency.

If you wish to comment on any proposed legislation, please don't hesitate to contact me here.

11 May, 2012

The Separation of Powers

There have been recent calls for the Parliament to vote to remove two Members from the House.

In Australia, the power to make and manage federal law is divided between three groups: the Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary. This division is known as “separation of powers” and is an important principle in Australia’s system of governance. Click here for more...

11 May, 2012

Budget to deliver 50,000 laptops to disadvantaged kids

The inclusion of $11.7 million in the Federal Budget to support the rollout of 50,000 laptops to primarily disadvantaged kids through the non-profit organisation One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Australia has been welcomed by the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor. Click here for more...

8 May, 2012

$100,000 for Tamworth Adventure Playground

The Tamworth Adventure Playground at the Marsupial Park has received a major boost with a $100,000 Federal Government contribution announced today. Click here for more...

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